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‎mmw-content/guides/textures/gigapixel-texture-upscale-tutorial.md

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title: Upscaling Textures with Gigapixel AI
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- Upscaling Textures with Gigapixel AI
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## About
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> ## Gigapixel Texture-Upscaling Tutorial
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> > [(image source)](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6005fac27a49a9cd477afb63/662078e2f9fb43094b64e271_opengraph-gigapixel.jpg)
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> | **Difficulty** | #advanced |
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> | **Requirements** | - [[gigapixel\|Gigapixel]]<br>- [Python](https://www.python.org/downloads/)<br>- A bulk file renaming utility (recommended)<br> - [XnConvert](https://www.xnview.com/en/xnconvert/)<br>- [[normalmap-generator\|NormalmapGenerator]] (optional)<br>- [[nvidia-texture-tools\|NVIDIA Texture Tools 3]] |
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> | **Tutorial Files** | Any vanilla Morrowind textures will do |
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This step-by-step tutorial describes a workflow for upscaling textures with AI, through the use of [[gigapixel|Gigapixel AI]]. Other AI upscaling tools such as [[real-esrgan|ESRGAN]] can be used instead of Gigapixel, but the instructions here will assume usage of the latter.
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### Goals
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By the end of this tutorial, you should be able to:
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1. Convert textures in bulk from TGM/DDS format to PNG, ready to be upscaled.
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2. Upscale textures using Gigapixel 7
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3. Optionally generate normal maps and specular maps using [[normalmap-generator|NormalmapGenerator]].
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4. Convert the upscaled textures back to the appropriate DDS format using [[nvidia-texture-tools|NVIDIA Texture Tools 3]] via Python batch scripts
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### Prerequisites
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#### Gigapixel 7
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Gigapixel 7 (personal) is required. Theoretically the trial version will suffice, but any output textures processed by it will have a watermark applied to them. Gigapixel Pro will also work, but it is more than is necessary.
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#### XnConvert
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[XnConvert](https://www.xnview.com/en/xnconvert/) will be used to convert the original textures from DDS or TGM into DDS format in bulk. Equivalent batch image converters can be used instead, but the tutorial will assume usage of XnConvert.
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#### Python
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This is required in order to run BAT files used for processing the textures through NTT3.
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## Further Reading
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‎mmw-content/modding-tools/3d-modeling-tools/export-sphere.md

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Using [[CSSE|CSSE's]] ability to test plugins from within the Construction Set, Export Sphere can also be ran. Extract `mwse/mods/exportSphere/main.lua` to your Morrowind modding install's `Data Files` folder, or alternatively install it using a mod manager. **Note** that since the tool requires MWSE, it will only work while running vanilla Morrowind through the <abbr title="Construction Set">CS</abbr>, not OpenMW.
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Using [[CSSE|CSSE's]] ability to test plugins from within the Construction Set, Export Sphere can also be ran. Extract `mwse/mods/exportSphere/main.lua` to your Morrowind modding install's `Data Files` folder, or alternatively install it using a mod manager. **Note** that since the tool requires MWSE, it will only work while running vanilla Morrowind through the <abbr title="Construction Set">CS</abbr>, not OpenMW.
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## Exporting an Entire Cell
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By running a Lua command through the console, Export Sphere can be leveraged to export an entire cell.
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Doing so requires [UI Expansion](https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/46071)by [NullCascade](https://next.nexusmods.com/profile/NullCascade/about-me) in order to enable Lua commands to be ran through the console. The following command can be ran while in an exterior cell:
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tes3.game.worldLandscapeRoot:saveBinary(“Data Files/Meshes/export.nif”)
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[^1]: (https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/52245?tab=files&file_id=1000034911)

‎mmw-content/modding-tools/ai-tools/gigapixel.md

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**Gigapixel** is an AI image upscaling app developed by Topaz Labs, capable of [[guides/textures/index|upscaling Morrowind textures]].[^1][^2]
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## Purchasing Gigapixel
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Although Gigapixel offers an unlimited free trial, purchasing the software is necessary to make practical use of it due to the 'Topaz Labs' watermark to added to all processed images by the trial version.[^3]
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Gigapixel offers three versions:
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- **Gigapixel 7** (personal): The full personal version of Gigapixel.
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- **Gigapixel Pro** (commercial): Intended for commercial use, it offers advanced features over the personal version but is significantly more expensive and unnecessary for modding.
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- **Gigapixel Trial**: A full trial of Gigapixel 7 with no time limit, with the caveat that it adds a 'Topaz Labs' watermark to all images.
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[^1]: [StaticNation, "Morrowind Upscale Project", Nexus Mods, June 6, 2023](https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/53032)
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[^2]: [StaticNation, "Tamriel Data Texture Upscale", Nexus Mods, June 11, 2024](https://www.nexusmods.com/morrowind/mods/54947)
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[^3]: [Jack Wright, "Gigapixel AI Review + How To Try It For FREE In 2024!", FreeVisuals, May 30, 2024](https://www.freevisuals.net/post/gigapixel-ai-review)

‎mmw-content/modding-tools/mod-managers/mod-organizer-2.md

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‎mmw-content/modding-tools/texture-making-software/normalmap-generator.md

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**NormalmapGenerator** is a tool for generating normal, specular and displacement maps from image textures.

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